Hamano U-320B Deluxe Baritone Ukulele Outfit

This is an excellent instrument with only one major problem. I had to replace the string tighteners. Now it is easy tune.

I seldom write reviews of any of my purchases, but this inexpensive baritone ukulele is now my favorite, right off. I did have a setup done, and restrung it with Aquila AQ-89 strings. The result is very good intonation up to its 20th fret with warm, impressive projection! Extremely playable. Wow!

I received my Mahalo baritone ukulele from Amazon.com today. I'm a performing singer/songwriter, mainly on guitar, and occasionally banjo. I have several vintage guitars that have been custom set at the factory specifically for my performance style. So you could say I know a bit about stringed instruments and good sound. A friend suggested I get a baritone ukulele, since the four strings are typically tuned to the four highest strings on a guitar in standard tuning.The ukulele arrived in perfect condition. The finish is matte, a bit bland, but attractive enough. The provided strings aren't good, but that is typical for instruments, and I will replace them as soon as a good set arrives. The ukulele smells new and a bit like Elmer's white glue! The sound quality is good for what it is. Ukuleles aren't known for their resonance and sustain. The tuning machines are a bit cheapish. They can be tightened using set screws on the end of the tuning pegs. Too tight and it is difficult to precisely adjust string pitch, too loose and the tuned strings won't hold their pitch. Right now, the strings don't hold their pitch very well, but that may be a function of crappy strings or stretching nylon strings.The ukulele responds well to a capo (try using a banjo capo), requiring little retuning after the capo is set. The intonation is fair - good with decent overtones.The gig bag is cheap, primarily a dust cover, and doesn't even include a pocket or two. If you want to carry picks (sacrilege to ukulele purists, I am sure) or a capo, get a small bag that can be tossed into the gig bag along with the ukulele.All in all, I like the price and recommend this as an entry level instrument. I am pleased enough with the sound that I will likely perform on stage with this ukulele. I will update my review once I have had a chance to try new strings.f

This is not a baritone ukelele. I played one for years as a teenager and it had a nice low tone that I could sing along with in an alto voice.It is an okay instrument, but not at all what I wanted.

It wasn't close to being tuned, while tuning the first string it broke. I have 4 other ukulele's and I have never broken a string. That was ridiculous. I tuned the other three strings and found that they fall out of tune very easily and quickly. And I'm talking about a whole step to a step and a half. There is a buzzing as well when played. This could be the horrible strings. I will know more when I restring it later. I have a 1976 Vintage baritone uke that I like much more than this one. It has a better tone, feels stronger and the build is better. This Mahalo feels like a bunch of pieces of wood were thrown together. It doesn't feel sturdy at all. It honestly feels like a toy. The only thing I like about it is the gold dolphins behind the tuning keys. Since I have to pay shipping to return it I have already put an ad on Craigslist because I'm embarrassed to have it in my collection. It was, however, delivered in less than a week.

Good price. Quality matches.

Beautiful instrument and a lovely tone.

This little uke has a pretty decent sound. However, it is impossible to keep the thing tuned. The first time I got one, the D string would only tune to a C before the peg started to slip. I returned it for a replacement. When I got the replacement, ALL FOUR PEGS slipped. I could not get any string to hold any tension. I'm returning it for a refund. This is why I hate ordering an instrument I can't TRY before I buy. :(

todo iba perfecto, no sonaba nada mas hasta que una cuerda dejo de servir como una semana después.

Unit was unplayable and was returned.